Advent · Year B

Hymns for the 4th Sunday of Advent, Year B

Sunday, December 20, 2026 · Advent · violet

For the 4th Sunday of Advent, Year B, the readings are 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29; Romans 16:25-27; and Luke 1:26-38. Suggested hymns: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (gathering), Great Is Thy Faithfulness (preparation of the gifts), Gabriel's Message (Communion), O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (sending forth).

Hymn suggestions

Public-domain hymns that draw on this Mass’s readings or share their themes. Each plays in any key, with slides and large print.

Gathering

  1. Come, Thou Long-Expected JesusCome, Thou long expected JesusSame chapter as the Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
  2. Hark the Glad SoundHark, the glad sound! the Savior comesTheme: gods faithfulness, jesus
  3. Creator of the Stars of NightCreator of the stars of nightTheme: jesus

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Great Is Thy FaithfulnessGreat is Thy faithfulness, O God my FatherDraws on the psalm: Psalm 89:1–2
  2. The Lily of the ValleyI've found a friend in Jesus, He's everything to meTheme: gods faithfulness, surrender, jesus
  3. Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens Adore HimPraise the Lord, ye heav'ns, adore HimTheme: gods faithfulness, surrender, jesus

Communion

  1. Gabriel's MessageThe angel Gabriel from heaven cameDraws on the Gospel: Luke 1:26–38
  2. Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead UsSavior, like a shepherd lead usTheme: gods faithfulness, surrender, jesus
  3. He Keeps Me SingingThere's within my heart a melodyTheme: gods faithfulness, jesus

Sending Forth

  1. O Come, O Come, EmmanuelO come, O come, EmmanuelTheme: gods faithfulness, jesus
  2. Lo! He Comes With Clouds DescendingLo! He comes with clouds descendingTheme: jesus
  3. Savior of the Nations ComeSavior of the nations, comeTheme: jesus

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